SUBJUGATE


Meaning of SUBJUGATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsəb-ji-ˌgāt ]

transitive verb

( -gat·ed ; -gat·ing )

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin subjugatus, past participle of subjugare, from sub- + jugum yoke — more at yoke

Date: 15th century

1. : to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer

2. : to make submissive : subdue

• sub·ju·ga·tion ˌsəb-ji-ˈgā-shən noun

• sub·ju·ga·tor ˈsəb-ji-ˌgā-tər noun

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